The Levi Strauss Foundation supports pioneering leaders and organizations fighting for change on the issues and events of our time where LS&Co. has a business presence.
This work is grounded in the values of our company — originality, empathy, integrity and courage — and supports four core issues: democracy, reproductive justice, immigrant rights and worker rights and well-being.
Quick Facts
1952
Founded
$12M
Grants in 2022
$369M
Total Granted Since Inception
97
Grants in 20 Countries (2022)
Read more about our areas of focus and the issues we support:
HIV/AIDS Response
After 40 years and over $85 million in investments, the Levi Strauss Foundation will be winding down our HIV/AIDS program over the coming year.
Worker Rights & Well-being
Advance the rights of apparel workers and spotlight systemic approaches for improving the well-being of workers in the garment industry.
Impact
We have invested $25 million in 17 countries, reaching 219,000 workers across 113 supplier factories.
Reproductive Justice
Advance the rights and power of those who most experience reproductive health disparities and face the greatest barriers to reproductive freedom.
Impact: Granted $2.0 million in 2022
Immigrant Rights
Safeguard the rights and well-being of immigrant communities in the U.S. and in other parts of the world.
Impact: Granted $750,000 in 2022
Democracy
Protect and establish a strong and inclusive democracy in the U.S.
Impact: Granted $2.1 million in 2022
